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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 13.7 … I would like to thank the multitude of partners (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event …
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Simon City Royals Gang Leader Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

… DEA’s tireless partnership with local, state and federal law enforcement to dismantle drug trafficking rings that … Mississippi Department of Corrections, and dozens of local law enforcement agencies across multiple states. The case … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
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Last Defendant in Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison

… April 2019 and August 2021, federal, state, and local law enforcement determined that Barker was part of a drug … as well as Georgia. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement used controlled buys, seizures, and the …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 23 years in Prison

… or delivery of methamphetamine, in violation of federal law. Sanchez acknowledged that he had committed money … to the dealership. On Aug. 10, 2020, Sanchez fled from law enforcement after hiding a dogfood bag filled with … provides assistance to federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be …
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Former leader of Kenyan organized crime family and his brother plead guilty to narcotics, weapons, and obstruction offenses

… Kenyan officials — including judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers—in an effort to avoid facing the … co-conspirators were forced to abandon their plan after law enforcement authorities seized approximately 18 tons of … bribe Kenyan officials— including judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers—in an effort to avoid facing the …
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Former Honduran National Police Chief sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and to possess firearms

… and into the United States, but Valladares – a sworn law enforcement officer – participated directly in … on connections to politicians, military personnel, and law enforcement to transport cocaine to, within, and from … time, and while Valladares was purportedly enforcing the law as a police officer, Valladares participated in the …
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Longest cross-border tunnel discovered in San Diego

… intelligence gathering, and community outreach, law enforcement partners on the San Diego Tunnel Task Force … Entry. Following the discovery in late August 2019, Mexican law enforcement identified the tunnel entrance and members … of the tunnel after months of investigations and tireless law enforcement efforts. An offshoot from the main tunnel …
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Final Defendant Sentenced In Nayarit, Mexico Based Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

… investigators first learned of the conspiracy when law enforcement received a tip that co-defendant Cory Jaques … U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “Much of what law enforcement does to disrupt and dismantle these … case gives us a rare glimpse into the extraordinary work of law enforcement to bring every last person involved in a …
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Federal Investigation Dismantles Major Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico

… New Mexico with conspiracy to violate the federal narcotics laws. Another three individuals were charged with … based on a criminal complaint. The complaint alleges that law enforcement officials seized approximately seven pounds …
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Leader Of Major Heroin Trafficking Ring Operating Out Of Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

… used by his subordinates, evidence seized during a law enforcement operation on June 14, 2013, and evidence … (1) prevention and education; (2) treatment; (3) law enforcement; (4) reentry; (5) strategic planning.  The law enforcement component of the HOPE Initiative is led by …
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Federal Indictment Charges Eight With Participating In Taos County Heroin Trafficking And Money Laundering Ring

… in the indictment. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized more than $378,000, more … (1) prevention and education; (2) treatment; (3) law enforcement; (4) reentry; (5) strategic planning.  The law enforcement component of the HOPE Initiative is led by …
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Owner Of Columbus Southern Medical Center Pleads Guilty To Drug, Tax, Fraud Charges: $29 Million Forfeited

… of Columbus Southern Medical Center, which provided unlawful prescriptions of controlled substances to numerous … Columbus Police Chief Kim Jacobs, and other leaders of the law enforcement community announced the plea that is … gain, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This investigation was a success thanks to the …
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Hospice Nurse Pleads Guilty To Prescription Opioid Conspiracy Charges

… DEA resources with those of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in an innovative effort to … (1) prevention and education; (2) treatment; (3) law enforcement; (4) reentry; (5) strategic planning.  HOPE’s law enforcement component is led by the Organized Crime …
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DEA Investigation Results In Federal Marijuana And Money Laundering Charges

… a federal grand jury in Denver on April 22, 2014, federal law enforcement agencies announced.  The superseding … indictment alleges violations of federal firearms law and money laundering related to marijuana laws.  Diaz, who was previously charged, was sent a summons …
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27 Defendants Facing State Or Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Selling Heroin And Crack Cocaine On City’s West Side

… Chicago police, DEA agents, and other Chicago Strike Force law enforcement partners also executed eight search warrants … Police Department, DEA and other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies,” said Zachary T. Fardon, United … department who led this investigation, and the entire joint law enforcement Strike Force that tracked this alleged …
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Federal Investigation Takes Down New Breed Of Pill Mills In Florida

… Fort Myers. This investigation began in May 2010 when law enforcement responded to numerous community concerns … Pill Nation and Operation Oxy Alley in order to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. Stouffer used his hero …
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Nine Members Of Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate Charged With Racketeering, Extortion, Loansharking, Illegal Gambling, And Drug Trafficking

… to members of organized crime - known as “thieves in law” or “Thieves”- based in various former states of the … in Brooklyn, similar to crimes committed by the Thieves in Law in the former Soviet states.  Today’s arrests exemplify …
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DEA And Attorney General Announce Arrests Connected To Multi-Million Dollar Haul Of Cocaine From Mexican Cartel

… drug smuggling organizations that choose to break our laws, peddle their poisons, and prey upon the weakness of … various techniques and levels of operation meant to evade law enforcement. Because of the diligent and efficient work …
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Father, Girlfriend Of Rikers Island Inmate Charged With Conspiracy And Solicitation To Commit Murder

… of witnesses. Witness protection is a top priority for law enforcement and when we learn of plans like the one … our power to stop them. Our success here demonstrates that law enforcement is capable of thwarting criminals’ plots and that those who attempt such conduct will face strong laws and tough penalties.” DEA Special Agent in Charge Hunt …
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Drug Kingpin And Eight Others Indicted For Smuggling Millions Of Dollars In Heroin From Colombia To New York City

…  This is a prime example of cooperation from all levels of law enforcement in New York to completely eliminate a drug … acted as though they could peddle poison unhampered by law enforcement. In the end, despite their disciplined and … to the South Bronx, the NYPD and its partners in federal law enforcement will pursue drug traffickers and bring them …
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30 Charged In Federal Drug Indictments

… and money laundering organization, a public enemy to our law abiding families and neighbors in Utica who deserve to … S. Hartunian stated, “The cooperative efforts of all the law enforcement agencies involved have resulted in the … their suppliers. I commend the tireless efforts of every law enforcement officer in making this community a safer …
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Thirteen Members of a Prison-Based Meth Distribution Ring Sentenced

… these defendants egregiously continued to violate the law by coordinating the distribution of massive amounts of … coordinated partnership among federal, state, and local law enforcement to protect our communities from the spread … you are already in custody, if you continue to violate the laws of the United States, we will come for you, and you …
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Privacy Act Exemptions

March 28, 2025
… efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime … or methods. (k)(2) Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not …
March 28, 2025
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DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visited the agency’s Los Angeles Field Division

January 22, 2025
… California, a round table discussion with local and state law enforcement, as well as briefs on drug law enforcement cases in the Los Angeles division area of …
January 22, 2025
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Leader and members of methamphetamine trafficking ring sentenced to prison

… During the arrests of the defendants on September 10, 2019, law enforcement seized three and a half kilograms of crystal … trafficking organizations, and coordinating the necessary law enforcement entities and resources to disrupt or …
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Diversion Investigator Job Announcement

February 13, 2025
… solutions Skill in interpreting regulations, rules and laws Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in …
February 13, 2025
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Submariner Smugglers Extradited from Colombia to Face International Cocaine Distribution Charges

… charging them with violations of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act and international cocaine distribution … “Using submersible vessels in a calculated attempt to evade law enforcement doesn’t make you invisible! Whether you …
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Gun and drug trafficking ring dismantled in the Bronx

… a crime-fighting unit comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, supported by the Organized Crime … putting our city in harm’s way. I thank our partners in law enforcement for their invaluable support and for their … Attorney General James and our local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to combat the flow of illegal guns …
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Two Money Couriers For Colombian-Based Drug Money Laundering Organization Sentenced

… Colombia in March 2019. In or about October 2016, law enforcement began an investigation into a sophisticated … to conceal drug trafficking activity and proceeds from law enforcement as well as evade currency exchange … by delivering bulk cash drug proceeds to undercover law enforcement. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; …
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U.S. Attorney Announces Charges in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

… group in India.  I am grateful that my Office and our law enforcement partners neutralized this deadly and … Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen said: “The dedicated law enforcement agents and prosecutors in this case foiled … for pursuing today’s indictment, and our federal and global law enforcement partners for their assistance.”  FBI …